THUMB STRETCH

This is a stretch for the thumb extensor and abductor. Starting in a thumbs up position, close your fist around your thumb. Slowly go into ulnar deviation (by tilting your fist downwards) and hold the stretch for up to 20 seconds in a pain-free range.

Muscles Involved:

• Extensor Pollicis Brevis

• Abductor Pollicis Longus

Related Conditions:

• Gamer’s Thumb / Texter’s Thumb

• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

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